Madera, CA vs Portland, OR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 42). Portland leads in median household income ($78,423 vs $61,626). Madera leads in cost of living index (119 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 67.1 (#1464) |
| Population | 68,079 | 635,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $534,270 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $78,423 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+62.1 |
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65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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D+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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